Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-25
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people’s coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Student answer (Band 6.0)
The chart shows the survey about peoples coffee and tea buying and their drinking habits in five different cities of australia.
The percentage of peoples who went to the cafe for coffee or tea in last four weeks are highest in Melbourne which is approximately 64% after that Hobart is on second which about 63%.However, the least use of use of coffee or tea is recorded in Adelaide with 49%.Onther hand, Brisbane and sydney close to each other with 56% and 61%.
Peoples who went to bought fresh coffee in last 4 weeks is highest in sydney with 38%.But in Brisbane and Adelaide their is no difference seen both are about 34%. Moreover, in hobart the 38% peoples bought the fresh coffee which is 4% less then Melbourne 42%.
The peoples who bought instant coffee in last 4 weeks is highest in Hobart 54%.while , the lowest percentage is recorded in sydney 46%.However , Melbourne and Adelaide are close to each other with 48% and 49%.Meanwhile, Brisbane shows the 53%.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response covers all parts of the task by identifying the main features of the survey across the five cities. You have successfully selected key data points for coffee and tea habits. However, the analysis is somewhat mechanical, listing figures city by city rather than synthesising the information to highlight broader trends or significant contrasts. To reach a higher band, you should aim to group the data more effectively—for instance, by identifying which city consistently ranks highest or lowest across all categories. While you have reported the main features, the lack of a clear overview or summary paragraph makes the response feel like a list of statistics rather than a cohesive analytical report.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the different categories of data. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat repetitive and occasionally mechanical (e.g., 'However', 'Moreover', 'Meanwhile'). There are issues with referencing and flow; for example, the transition between sentences within paragraphs is sometimes abrupt. The logical progression is present but could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words to connect ideas more fluidly. Paragraphing is used, but the internal structure of the paragraphs could be more refined to ensure that comparisons are clearly linked to the data points provided.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but it is quite limited and repetitive. You frequently use the same phrasing, such as 'highest in' and 'recorded in'. There are also some noticeable errors in word choice and form, such as 'peoples' (which should be 'people') and 'went to bought' (which should be 'went to buy'). To improve, you should aim to use a broader range of vocabulary to describe trends, such as 'the majority of', 'a significant proportion', or 'the lowest figure'. The current range is sufficient to convey the meaning, but it lacks the precision and variety required for higher band scores.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally distract the reader. Common issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'percentage of peoples who went... are'), incorrect verb forms (e.g., 'went to bought'), and missing articles. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with some spacing issues around commas and periods. While the meaning is generally clear, the frequency of these errors limits the score. To improve, focus on ensuring subject-verb agreement and refining your use of articles and prepositions, which are currently causing the most frequent errors.
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